Voluntary Class 2 NIC's

[Tom2247]

My profit was lower than the £6475 limit so Class 2 NIC is voluntary, should I still choose to pay it?

I know there are certain benefits but the main one seems to be self-employed maternity pay and I won't need that, I am a single male in my early 20's and as far as I can tell I need to make contributions for 35 years by the time I retire to get full benefits but as the retirement age will be well into the 60's so I still have time.

Does it make sense to pay it voluntarily?

Thanks

[darthblingbling]

Sounds like investment advice to me

[JOHNRE]

Who knows how many NI years you will need in 10, 20 or 30 years time to get a full State Pension? Given that it’s only about £160 it would seem to be well worth it….